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MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard vs Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video

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Compare MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 9 criteria.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

5.4/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Follows your prompt

Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video

5.4/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Creative control

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These are MaxVideoAI editorial assessments, not same-prompt test results. The dates below record score updates. MaxVideoAI sells access to the models it covers.

Score records last updated: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard · Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10MiniMax Hailuo 02 StandardPika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.1/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.3/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.3/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.6/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.8/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.8/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.8/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video6.0/10
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard5.2/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.4/10
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Criterion · 0–10MiniMax Hailuo 02 StandardPika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.0/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video5.0/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard4.5/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video4.0/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard8.5/10
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video7.5/10

What will your video cost?

Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard

Text to video10 s16:9audio off
512P
$0.48per video · $0.048/s
768P
$0.54per video · $0.054/s

Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video

Text to video10 s16:9audio off
720p
$0.48per video · $0.048/s
1080p
$1.08per video · $0.108/s

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Formats, inputs and controls

Check duration, resolution, supported inputs and controls. Open each model’s guide for its full feature set.

New clip · maximum

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
10 s
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
10 s

Max resolution

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
768p
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
1080p

Aspect ratios

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard
16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1
Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3
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MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard / Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Key spec
Key specMiniMax Hailuo 02 StandardPika 2.2 Text & Image to Video
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)512P: $0.048/s768P: $0.054/s720p: $0.048/s1080p: $0.108/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedRelated image-start workflow
Video-to-VideoNot supportedNot supported
First/Last frameSupportedNot supported
Reference image / style referenceSupportedSingle still only; no reference-style stack
Reference videoNot supportedNot supported
Max resolution768p1080p
New clip · maximum10 sText to video, Image to video: 6 / 10 s10 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:11:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3
FPS options2424
Output formatMP4MP4
Camera / motion controlsBasicBasic
WatermarkNo (MaxVideoAI)No (MaxVideoAI)

Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.

Capabilities available in MaxVideoAI. Provider sources below; their verification dates are not recorded here.

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard: maxvideoai.com (1) · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · maxvideoai.com (2)

Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video: maxvideoai.com (1) · maxvideoai.com (2) · helpx.adobe.com · pika.art

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Which is better: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard or Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?

It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and specs to compare control, references, audio, pricing, and generation limits, then open each engine profile for full details.

Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Text to video · 10 s · 16:9 · audio off; 512P: $0.48 per video ($0.048/s); 768P: $0.54 per video ($0.054/s).
  • Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Text to video · 10 s · 16:9 · audio off; 720p: $0.48 per video ($0.048/s); 1080p: $1.08 per video ($0.108/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?
  • Reference image / style reference — MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard: supported; Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video: Single still only; no reference-style stack.
  • Max resolution: MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard is 768p vs Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video is 1080p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Not supported.
  • Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Related image-start workflow; Video-to-Video: Not supported.
Can I use start and end frames or references?
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported; Reference video: Not supported.
  • Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Single still only; no reference-style stack; Reference video: Not supported.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Max resolution: 768p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 6 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 / 2:1. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
  • Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 10 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 / 4:5 / 5:4 / 3:2 / 2:3. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
Why can results differ between these models?

Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.

Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?

Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/minimax-hailuo-02-text and /models/pika-text-to-video. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video?

MiniMax Hailuo 02 Standard and Pika 2.2 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.